WELCOME TO AVID

What does AVID stand for? Advancement Via Individual Determination [L. avidus]: eager for knowledge

Where can you find AVID? In 2014, AVID impacted more than 800,000 students in 44 states and 16 other countries and U.S. territories! There are more than 5,000 AVID sites in grades K-12!

2014 National Data of AVID Students

Themes in AVID (Grades 9-12) Organization Time Management Money Management College Readiness Tutorials College Exploration Career Exploration The Process of Getting a Job Study Skills Guidance Lessons Research Skills/Papers Public Speaking Cornell Notes Philosophical Chairs Socratic Seminars Scholarship Research Goal Setting Mission Statements Self Discovery & Reflection Tips for Success Binder Checks

The Mission of AVID “AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”

AVID Student Profile Students who wish to take honors or AP/classes Students wanting to go to college College potential with support Desire Determination

Sample Week in AVID Mon Tues Wed Block AVID Lesson or Project Lesson, Project, or Presentations Tutorials Binder Check

Tutorials

Cornell Notes

Purpose of AVID Tutorials Create deeper understanding of core curriculum Develop academic skills Reflective learning Encourage leadership skills

Academic Rigor “Rigorous curriculum is a greater factor in determining college graduation rates than class standing, standardized test scores, or grade point average.” - Clifford Adelman

AVID Graduates 91% plan to attend college 61% will enroll in a four-year university 30% will enroll in a two-year college 78% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities Hamilton AVID students earned 3.8 million in scholarships last year.

Completion of Four-Year College Entrance Requirements

Nationwide Nationwide 76% of students from affluent backgrounds attend college. Only 4% of community college students transfer to a four-year college or university AVID seniors graduate with an average G.P.A. of 3.1

Why AVID works Rigorous curriculum Support Creates a team Provides students with the “hidden curriculum”

Grading AVID Curriculum: Binder Check, Portfolio, In-class activities, Assessments (50%) Tutorials (20%) Projects, Presentations (30%)

Expectations AVID is a privilege. Students in this program were selected because of their academic potential. They are expected to work hard in every aspect of their school day. AVID is NOT simply a Study Hall for other classes. Students are expected to participate in and complete the AVID curriculum.

Late work & Extra Credit Late work will not be accepted. All homework/projects assigned are due at the beginning of the class period. Extra credit is rarely offered in AVID if at all.